Press Releases 2005

December

• DPAP & CDRP BENEFITS EXTENDED THROUGH MARCH 31, 2006
  December 23, 2005
• DELAWARE THIRD IN NATION FOR HEALTH EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
  December 12, 2005
• DPH RECEIVES 11,000 EXTRA DOSES OF FLU VACCINE
  December 8, 2005: Delaware’s First Case of Influenza This Season is a Baby Girl
• FAMILY VISITATION PROGRAM CELEBRATES 10TH ANNIVERSARY
  December 8, 2005
• FAMILY SUPPORT WAIVER MEETINGS TO BE HELD IN JANUARY ‘06
  December 7, 2005
• ADOPT-A-FAMILY SPONSORS NEEDED TO HELP DELAWARE FAMILIES
  December 5, 2005: More Than 735 Families Still Waiting to Be Adopted
• DPH REQUESTS BOARD OF MEDICAL PRACTICE INVESTIGATION
  December 2, 2005
• DELAWARE INFANT MORTALITY PILOT STUDY REPORT PUBLISHED
  December 2, 2005

November

• TESTS SHOW TCE DECREASING IN MILLSBORO DRINKING WATER
  November 24, 2005
• GOVERNOR MINNER DIRECTS DPH DIRECTOR TO IMPLEMENT QUARTERLY SURVEYS OF INMATE MEDICAL FILES
  November 23, 2005
• DISASTER CHILD CARE WORKSHOP HELD DEC. 3
  November 17, 2005
• YOUTH VIP CELEBRATES FAMILY VOLUNTEER DAY WITH THE ARC OF DELAWARE
  November 9, 2005
• BETHANY BEGINS FLUORIDATION OF WATER
  November 7, 2005
• RADIATION PROTECTION PROFESSIONALS RECOGNIZED
  November 4, 2005: FOR PROTECTING THE PUBLIC
• MEDIA ADVISORY
  November 3, 2005
• LT. GOVERNOR CARNEY TO RECOGNIZE OUTSTANDING VOLUNTEERS
  November 2, 2005

October

• FOURTH ANNUAL DIABETES WELLNESS EXPO HELD NOV. 16
  October 28, 2005
• DPH RELEASES STRATEGIC PLAN FOR INJURY PREVENTION
  October 28, 2005: Goals include reducing brain and spinal cord injuries, traffic fatalities, falls, gun injuries and dog bites
• MILLSBORO & DAGSBORO RESIDENTS ADVISED TO STOP DRINKING PUBLIC WATER
  October 24, 2005: Levels of Trichloroethylene are Above Standards
• DELAWARE PSYCHIATRIC CENTER PASSES 3 YEAR ACCREDITATION WITH FLYING COLORS--AGAIN
  October 18, 2005
• DELAWARE AWARDED $1.6 MILLION IN TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES HIGH PERFORMANCE BONUSES
  October 18, 2005
• ELIMINATE A CANCER RISK - TEST HOME INTERIORS FOR RADON
  October 14, 2005
• REPORT DETAILS HEALTH AND ECONOMIC BURDEN OF ASTHMA IN DELAWARE
  October 7, 2005: Embargoed until Saturday, Oct. 8
• DONATED YARN TURNED INTO CLOTHING FOR THE NEEDY BY SENIORS
  October 5, 2005: Retired and Senior Volunteer Program's CareWear Project will distribute nearly
• FAMILIES AND EMERGENCY RESPONDERS CAN PLAN NOW FOR EMERGENCIES INVOLVING CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL HEALTH NEEDS
  October 5, 2005
• MEDIA ADVISORY
  October 4, 2005
• DELAWAREANS INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN RESIDENTS' RIGHTS WEEK EVENTS
  October 4, 2005
• SUICIDE PREVENTION CONFERENCE SCHEDULED
  October 4, 2005
• HOUSEHOLD-BABY SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR KATRINA EVACUEES
  October 4, 2005

September

• DPH RELEASES STATE'S VITAL STATISTICS ANNUAL REPORT
  September 30, 2005
• DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH RECEIVES FIRST FLU VACCINE SHIPMENTS
  September 29, 2005
• STRICTER CONTROLS ON CONSUMER PURCHASES OF COLD AND ALLERGY MEDICINES PREVENT ILLEGAL USE OF METHAMPHETAMINE
  September 29, 2005
• EVERY HOUSEHOLD NEEDS AN EMERGENCY SUPPLIES KIT
  September 29, 2005
• IMPACT OF AMNESTY PROGRAM ONGOING
  September 23, 2005
• MEDIA ADVISORY
  September 21, 2005
• NEWARK MENTAL HEALTH CLINIC TO MOVE TO STOCKTON BUILDING
  September 21, 2005
• SMYRNA BEGINS FLUORIDATING WATER OCT. 1
  September 19, 2005
• DELAWARE YOUTH SMOKING RATES CONTINUE TO DECLINE
  September 19, 2005
• JOIN THE STOCKLEY STRIDE SEPT. 24
  September 16, 2005: Run, Walk, or Volunteer!
• CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT TO OFFER EVENING HOURS BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 21
  September 16, 2005: New Initiative Part of Child Support Month 2005
• DELAWAREANS URGED TO VISIT THEIR DOCTORS THIS MONTH
  September 16, 2005: "Take a Loved One for a Checkup Day," Sept. 20, Aims to Improve Health of Minorities
• MEDIA ADVISORY
  September 9, 2005
• FUNDS AVAILABLE THROUGH HEALTH FUND ADVISORY COMMITTEE
  September 8, 2005
• CAREGIVER WORKSHOPS OPEN TO LOCAL FAMILIES
  September 7, 2005: Free program addresses caregiver burnout, practical skills and more
• RADIATION TECHNICIAN FORMS AVAILABLE VIA INTERNET
  September 1, 2005

August

• PATERNITY ESTABLISHMENT, NEW INITIATIVES THE FOCUS OF CHILD SUPPORT MONTH 2005
  August 26, 2005: September is Child Support Month
• VACCINATIONS REQUIRED FOR STUDENTS
  August 19, 2005
• FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS CAN REGISTER FOR ANNUAL RETAIL FOOD SAFETY CONFERENCE
  August 16, 2005
• STOCKLEY STRIDE DATE SET FOR SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 AT 9 A.M.
  August 15, 2005
• NEW DIRECTORY FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES AVAILABLE
  August 15, 2005: FROM ACCESSIBILITY TO DISABILITY RIGHTS LAWS, FREE PUBLICATION LISTS RESOURCES.
• GOVERNOR MINNER ANNOUNCES NEW SERVICE PROVIDER FOR DELAWARE’S WOMEN’S HEALTH SCREENING VAN
  August 10, 2005
• MEDIA ADVISORY
  August 8, 2005
• COLIFORM FOUND IN FREDERICA DRINKING WATER
  August 5, 2005
• GRANT MONEY AVAILABLE FOR RECOVERY MONTH ACTIVITIES
  August 1, 2005: Groups Invited to Apply for One-Time Funding for Activities Supporting National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month

July

• SUMMER COOLING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SCAP)
  July 27, 2005: Delaware Health and Social Services/Division of State Service Centers (DHSS/DSSC) will administer the Summer Cooling Assistance Program (SCAP)
• HEAT INDEX TO REACH OVER 100 DEGREES TODAY AND TOMORROW - RESIDENTS SHOULD AVOID HOT WEATHER HAZARDS
  July 26, 2005
• PUBLIC INVITED TO CELEBRATE WORLD BREASTFEEDING WEEK AT THE LATIN AMERICAN COMMUNITY CENTER ON AUG. 5
  July 25, 2005: Bilingual guest speaker will explain importance of breastfeeding
• FREE HEALTH FAIR ON CHILDREN'S DAY AT DELAWARE STATE FAIR
  July 22, 2005: Free family-oriented health information, giveaways available Tuesday, July 26
• REP. PETE SCHWARTZKOPF TO RECEIVE ROBERT J. BERNDT HUMANITARIAN AWARD AT 34TH SUMMER INSTITUTE ON SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH
  July 22, 2005
• GLORIA UPSHUR APPOINTED DIRECTOR OF THE DIVISION OF STATE SERVICE CENTERS
  July 22, 2005
• 2005 GOVERNOR'S OUTSTANDING VOLUNTEER AWARDS
  July 21, 2005: Nomination Deadline Extended
• NEW ONLINE APPLICATION AVAILABLE TO ASSIST THOSE IN NEED
  July 20, 2005
• REGISTER NOW FOR THE 34TH SUMMER INSTITUTE
  July 15, 2005: Dr. Trevor Hadley, Lolita Lopez and Renata J. Henry to lead keynote speaker's panel
• CITIZENS BANK LAUNCHES "TOOLS FOR SCHOOL" PROGRAM IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ADOPT-A-FAMILY AND WILMINGTON BLUE ROCKS
  July 11, 2005: Program to collect new school supplies at Citizens Bank branches to fill new backpacks for disadvantaged children across the state
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  July 1, 2005

June

• CLEAN INDOOR AIR ACT ENFORCEMENT TO INCLUDE PATRONS
  June 29, 2005
• HELP KIDS FALL IN LOVE - DONATE A BOOK
  June 29, 2005
• AMNESTY ALLOWS PARENTS A CHANCE TO "DO THINGS RIGHT"
  June 29, 2005
• LAUREL BEGINS FLUORIDATION OF WATER
  June 28, 2005
• MEDIA ADVISORY
  June 24, 2005
• CHANGES IN MEDICAID PHARMACEUTICAL PROGRAM ANNOUNCED
  June 21, 2005
• EMERGENCY RESPONSE DRILL TO BE HELD JUNE 22-25
  June 17, 2005: Division of Public Health, hospitals to practice treating overflow emergency room crowds
• MEDIA ADVISORY
  June 14, 2005: Schedule update for Operation Diamond Shield
• DISASTER EXERCISE BRIEFING FOR REPORTERS
  June 9, 2005
• DIVISION OF CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT OFFERS AMNESTY
  June 8, 2005
• DELAWARE STUDENTS' SUBSTANCE USE GENERALLY DOWN OR STABLE
  June 8, 2005: DHSS/UD School Survey Suggests Prescription Drug Abuse is Emerging Concern
• JOHN INGLE IS NOW THE ONLY BOARD CERTIFIED MEDICOLEGAL INVESTIGATOR IN DELAWARE
  June 3, 2005
• ADOPT-A-FAMILY LAUNCHES THE ANNUAL ADOPT-A-STUDENT PROGRAM
  June 1, 2005: Fill a Backpack for a Delaware Student in Need

May

• MIDDLETOWN HIGH SCHOOL WELLNESS CENTER OPEN DURING SUMMER BREAK
  May 20, 2005
• TEEN PREGNANCY PREVENTION ADVISORY BOARD ANNOUNCES DECLINE
  May 18, 2005
• MEETING ADVISORY
  May 12, 2005
• THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION (CDC) APPROVES DELAWARE'S STRATEGIC NATIONAL STOCKPILE PLAN (SNS)
  May 10, 2005
• DELAWARE HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES TO SUBMIT GRANT APPLICATION
  May 10, 2005
• BE WATER-WISE AND TEST SOIL BEFORE APPLYING LAWN CHEMICALS
  May 5, 2005
• PUBLIC DRINKING WATER OFFERS FLUORIDE MISSING FROM BOTTLED WATER
  May 2, 2005

April

• EXPANDED LABORATORY ENHANCES TERRORISM PREPAREDNESS
  April 29, 2005
• FREE WELL TEST KITS DISTRIBUTED MAY 2-5 DURING NATIONAL DRINKING WATER WEEK
  April 28, 2005
• IMMUNIZE INFANTS TO KEEP DISEASE OUTBREAKS IN THE PAST
  April 24, 2005: National Infant Immunization Week is April 24-30
• MEDIA ADVISORY
  April 21, 2005
• FREE HEALTH SCREENINGS FOR WOMEN FOR WOMEN'S HEALTH CHECK-UP DAY MAY 9
  April 21, 2005
• 2004/2005 GOVERNOR'S YOUTH VOLUNTEER SERVICE AWARDS
  April 21, 2005: Secretary of State Dr. Harriet Smith Windsor Presents Awards to 25 Individuals & 10 Youth Groups
• DDDS TO HOST COMMUNITY MEETINGS
  April 20, 2005
• EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, RESPONSE CONFERENCE FOCUSES ON PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS
  April 14, 2005
• EXPANDED LABORATORY ENHANCES TERRORISM PREPAREDNESS
  April 14, 2005
• GET SCREENED FOR CANCER IN APRIL, NATIONAL CANCER CONTROL MONTH
  April 14, 2005
• MEETING ADVISORY
  April 12, 2005

March

• 7000 DELAWAREANS KNOW - DO YOU?
  March 31, 2005: Find out the answer at any of the 23 Screening Locations on National Alcohol Screening Day (April 7)
• DELAWARE INDUSTRIES FOR THE BLIND OFFERS NEW SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
  March 16, 2005
• DELAWARE CANCER CONSORTIUM
  March 11, 2005
• "HOW TO" GUIDE HELPS FAMILIES SELECT LONG TERM CARE
  March 11, 2005: 2005 Guide Features DVD on Selection Process
• DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH ENCOURAGES COLORECTAL CANCER SCREENINGS
  March 2, 2005: March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

February

• NEW DELAWARE PSYCHIATRIC CENTER DIRECTOR STARTS MARCH 7
  February 22, 2005: Dr. Martha Boston has led Department of Correction mental health system since 1996
• PROTECTING YOUR HEART YIELDS MANY BENEFITS
  February 18, 2005
• NATIONAL PROBLEM GAMBLING AWARENESS WEEK, MARCH 6-12
  February 18, 2005
• SURGEON GENERAL, HHS, FEMA TO SPEAK AT PANDEMIC FLU SUMMIT FEB. 21
  February 17, 2005
• GOVERNOR'S COMMISSION ON COMMUNITY-BASED ALTERNATIVES
  February 16, 2005
• DEADLINE EXTENDED FOR GOVERNOR'S YOUTH SERVICE AWARDS
  February 16, 2005: Feb. 25 New Date for Nominations
• MEETING ADVISORY
  February 11, 2005
• "DELAWARE'S LEGAL HANDBOOK FOR GRANDPARENTS & OTHER RELATIVES RAISING CHILDREN" NOW AVAILABLE
  February 8, 2005: A legal resource for people caring for the children of a relative
• NEW DIRECTOR FOR DELAWARE HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES' DIVISION FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED
  February 4, 2005
• GOVERNOR MINNER RELEASES INFANT MORTALITY INTERIM REPORT
  February 3, 2005
• MINORITY HEALTH DISPARITIES TO BE EXAMINED AT FORUMS FEB. 8
  February 1, 2005

January

• FLU VACCINE RESTRICTIONS LIFTED
  January 27, 2005
• PARENTS OF KIDS WITH HEARING LOSS, PEDIATRICIANS AND AUDIOLOGISTS INVITED TO FREE FEB. 4 CONFERENCE
  January 18, 2005
• STAY WARM TO AVOID FROSTBITE AND HYPOTHERMIA
  January 14, 2005
• NEW MEDICAID PRESCRIPTION CO-PAY TO HELP CONTAIN TAXPAYER COSTS
  January 13, 2005: Delaware is 39th state to institute co-pays; clients now pay between 50 cents and $3 per prescription
• LIFE OPTIONS FAIR TO SHOWCASE THE POSSIBILITIES FOR LIFE AFTER RETIREMENT
  January 13, 2005: Opportunities include learning, serving and maybe even relaxing
• INFLUENZA-LIKE ILLNESS INCREASES STATEWIDE
  January 12, 2005
• VOLUNTEER SERVICE IS EXCELLENT WAY TO CELEBRATE KING HOLIDAY
  January 7, 2005
• MEETING ADVISORY
  January 5, 2005